A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9597996 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 109465546 epoch_slot_no: 428746 block_no: 9597819 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 16624 time: 2023-11-26 20:50:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45467305cc921899ee0d977840a9cbe11b72a1f33a9e4e4f568d950f972930c7Block Operator
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